Google Nexus Lineup

Your Facebook news feed is perhaps flooded with information about Google’s new device lineup by now, but amid all of that, you may easily have missed some of it. So, here’s a complete recap of what Google did at its Nexus event on 29th of September.

Nexus 6P

The Nexus 6P is made by Huawei and looks like the successor to the Nexus 6. It comes with a slightly smaller display size and a ton of improvements over the last phone. While initially, it was rumored that the phone will run on the Snapdragon 820 SoC from Qualcomm, turns out, the Snapdragon 810 is what it runs on. In addition, the device has a full metal build, which is a first for the Nexus series. There is a fingerprint sensor at the back and 2K display on the front. However, the feature that Google is boasting is the new camera that comes with an all new Sony sensor.

Nexus 5X

The smaller Nexus phone. The Nexus 5X is a sequel to the Nexus 5, which was arguably the company’s last succesful Nexus phone. Unlike its predecessor though, the phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 SoC and looks a lot like the Moto X (2nd Gen) from the front. The back though has a polycarbonate cover, like the Nexus 5. It has a 5.2 inch 1080p display along with 2GB of RAM. There’s a 12MP camera like the 6P, along with a round fingerprint sensor on the back as well.

Specs:

SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808

CPU: Quad-core 1.44GHz + Dual-core 1.82GHz

RAM: 2GB

Display: 5.2-inch, 1080p

Storage: 16/32GB

Camera: 12.3MP, 5MP

Battery: 2700mAh

OS: Android 6.0

Pixel C

The latest tablet from Google is a hybrid. It has an aluminium body with a 10.2-inch display. It comes with a magnetic keyboard, which, you guessed it, connects via magnets. It doesn’t require a dock or connecting points. Google also highlighted the fact that it made the company itself, through and through.

It seems Microsoft was right about the Surface all along eh?

Specs:

SoC: Nvidia Tegra X1

RAM: 3GB

Display: 10.2-inch, 2560 x 1880p

Storage: 32/64GB

Camera: NA

Battery: NA

OS: Android 6.0

New Chromecast

The Chromecast also got a pretty great update. The device now comes with better WiFi support and a Fast Play feature. The features also includes a game mirroring feature, allowing developers to place a cast button in their games. The best part though could be in the fact that the Chromecast 2 costs exactly the same as the original Chromecast.

New Chromecast app

With the Chromecast 2, the app for the device has also been updated. It is now simpler and more intuitive. Google said, “We’ve also updated the Chromecast app to make it easier for you to find great things to watch or to play, across the thousands of apps that work with Chromecast—whether you feel like browsing or want to search for a specific TV show or movie. For Cast-enabled apps that aren’t already on your phone, we’ll suggest one for you”.

Chromecast Audio

Apart from the main Chromecast, Google announced the Chromecast Audio. This device comes with a 3.5mm jack and can connect to any audio device to make it wirelessly accessible, using WiFi.

Android Marshmallow

Of course, all the new Nexus devices run on Android Marshmallow, which will definitely be coming to other devices soon.